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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,684.54, 560,990.92 and 253,649.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,684.54, 560,990.92 and 253,649.21 is: 349,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,684.54 : 560,990.92 = 253,649.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,684.54/560,990.92 = 253,649.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,684.54x = 560,990.92 × 253,649.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,684.54x = 142,294,902,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,294,902,406.93/406,684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,890.12

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